Divisions

Administration Division
The Administration Division directs and coordinates oversight of the activities necessary to administer the County’s human resources policies and operations, including:

Budget Formulation and Expenditure Analysis

Human Capital Management

Human Resources Policy Guidance, Interpretation and Advice

Information Technology

Labor Negotiations

Legislation

Oversight of the Disability Leave and Return to Work Programs

Payroll Management

Procurement

The Division also provides centralized coordination and policy guidance for operating programs within the Agency, along with advising the County Executive, County Council and other County agencies on personnel policy and employment law.

Recruitment, Examination & Classification (REC) Division
The Recruitment, Examination and Classification Division supports a merit-based employment program for the County government through services including:

Classification and Compensation

Applicant Screening and Examination

Oversight of the Youth@Work/Summer Youth Enrichment Program

Recruitment and Staffing

Test Development Administration

Public Safety Investigations (PSI) Division
The Public Safety Investigations Division conducts comprehensive background investigations required for all civilian and sworn applicants for the County’s 5 public safety agencies: Police, Sheriff, Fire/EMS, the Department of Corrections, and the Office of Homeland Security.

Employee Services & Labor Relations (ESLR) Division
The Employee Services and Labor Relations Division provides a variety of human resource services to address the needs of County employees. The Division's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assisting with the interpretation of the County's Personnel Law, Personnel Procedures and labor agreements

Handling grievances

Overseeing the disciplinary process, performance management, and training and career development, including New Employee Orientation

Pensions & Investments Division
The Pensions and Investments Division is responsible for the supervision and management of the retirement related programs for the County, including administrative oversight of the pension plans’ funds under investment and providing financial education seminars to assist employees in making informed decisions about their retirement options.